Ian Steppler is a 3rd generation farmer in Miami, Manitoba Canada. Nearly 10 years ago his brothers, parents and family restructured the family farm into a company and have since expanded into large grain, cattle and beekeeping operation. Ian bought his first 4 hives...

WHPA issues a Best Management Practices for Varroa mite control in Wisconsin. Beekeepers from hobbyist to commercial scale are challenged by controlling Varroa mite infestations in their colonies. This document is intended to educate Wisconsin beekeepers on factors to...

The Seed A Legacy program offers free, or heavily discounted pollinator seed (depending on the size of the project) to projects on private, public and corporate lands in 11 states. The program is currently accepting online application until March 31st. Learn more...

The FDA is announcing the availability of a Question and Answer document about the use of medically important antimicrobials in bees to provide helpful information to beekeepers and veterinarians. The Q&A titled “Using Medically Important Antimicrobials in Bees”...

Philip G. May, 83, of Harvard, IL died Thursday November 23, 2017 at his home. He was born in Chicago on September 14, 1934 to George and Alvina (Kirchner) May. He married Jeannine Sebby on October 14, 1961 in Skokie. Mr. May dedicated his life to being a Beekeeper,...

Don Pritchard Donald Pritchard, a long-time beekeeper and WHPA member passed away October 25, 2017. Don started raising honey bees with two hives in 1973. It didn’t take long for the beekeeping bug to bite him and within 5 years he was running 100 hives in the...

The University of Wisconsin is conducting an assessment to determine practices currently being used in Wisconsin to enhance pollinators. We will use this information to direct further research and outreach efforts. Pollinators are defined as any animal that visits...

MILWAUKEE, WIS., October 2, 2017 – The Wisconsin Honey Producers Association is seeking applicants for the position of 2018 Wisconsin Honey Queen. The 2018 Wisconsin Honey Queen will travel the state promoting the honey and beekeeping industries. The Queen will...